QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
LONGREACH JOCKEY CLUB
 
SATURDAY 8th NOVEMBER 2025
 
WEATHER – Overcast     TRACK RATING –   Dirt     RAIL – True
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – R Hanson.
Stewards – Z Lines (Cadet).
 
GENERAL
 
Due to the hot weather conditions that were forecast for the Longreach race day, the start time for the programme was set at 11.00am with each race following to be started at 35-minute intervals. The race meeting was conducted in accordance with the QRIC caring for racing animals in extreme heat policy with pre-race parade times significantly reduced and the establishment of on-course cooling stations in the race-day tie-ups, parade areas and a number of other relevant measures.
 
The following horse was declared a late scratching by Stewards at 9.38 am when there was no rider available:
Race 3: COLD ONE
 
Due to the delay before Race 3, the remaining start times were rescheduled to the following:
Race 3: 12.45pm
Race 4: 1.10pm
Race 5: 1.45pm
 
Race 1: WELLSHOT HOTEL CLASS 3 PLATE 3-Y-O & Up 1000 Metres
 
Correct weight was delayed allowing Jockey J Rudd, the rider of second placed SALT LAKE BETTY, to view the photo finish. When Jockey Rudd and Stewards were similarly satisfied, correct weight was given on the judges’ semaphored numbers.
 
LUCKY FORCE – Slow to begin. Raced wide throughout the event. Jockey R Tilley reported that after being slow to begin LUCKY FORCE failed to respond to his riding for the remainder of the event. A post-race Veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities.
 
PERIGEAN – Began awkwardly.
 
ARTIE PANTZ – Shifted wider passing the 400m to improve. Laid out under pressure over the concluding stages of the event.
 
SALT LAKE BETTY – Began awkwardly.
 
THARGOMINDAH – Raced wide throughout the event. Appeared to become lame passing the 200m and was eased out of the race before being pulled up 50m passed the winning post. An initial post-race Veterinary examination revealed a possible fracture to the Pedal Bone and the mare was treated for pain.
 
CONSORTING ONE – Shifted out under pressure approaching the 200m before being straightened by its rider.
 
Race 2: BIRDCAGE HOTEL / LONGREACH TAVERN BENCHMARK 50 HANDICAP 1200 Metres
 
The start of this race was delayed as a result of the incident in Race 1.
 
BAILE FERVOR – Raced wide for the majority of the event. Laid out under pressure in the home straight.
 
BOSTON OF TUFFY – Raced wide throughout the event. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
WAYFARER'S WAY – Began awkwardly.
 
FREDDIE EDDIE – Raced wide throughout the event. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
SHEZ LETHAL – Raced wide for the majority of the event. Raced greenly in the home straight. Apprentice Jockey M Mankelow reported that SHEZ LETHAL resented the kickback from todays racing surface.
 
WOLF POINT – Slow to begin. Raced wide throughout the event.
 
DEFINITELY FAMOUS – Shifted out shortly after jumping.
 
BRISKET – Reared out when the start was affected and as a result was slow to begin and lost ground. Laid out under pressure in the home straight.
 
Race 3: BUNDABERG RUM OPEN HANDICAP 1200 Metres
 
The start of this race was delayed when a further Veterinary examination was conducted on THARGOMINDAH which pulled up lame after competing in Race 1 and had been given time to cool down. The Veterinary examination revealed the prospect of a fracture to the 3rd Carpal Bone in the near foreleg and THARGOMINDAH was subsequently euthanised on humane grounds.
 
LILY ALLEZ (NZ) – Bumped on jumping.
 
OCEAN EMPEROR – Raced wide throughout the event.
 
WARRAH FLASH – Slow to begin. Held up passing the 400m before shifting wider to obtain clear running. WARRAH FLASH shifted wider passing the 150m when Jockey R Tilley lost control of his whip for a short distance before being able to regather the whip and straighten the gelding.
 
HEYINGTON STATION – Shifted in on jumping and bumped LILY ALLEZ (NZ). Shifted in passing the 50m resulting in CROWN REACH requiring to be checked and lose ground.
 
YUKAN ROSE – Inclined to lay in under pressure passing the 200m.
 
ALL ENGLAND – Shifted out under pressure passing the 100m.
 
CROWN REACH – Tightened for room passing the 50m. At a subsequent inquiry into the incident, Jockey T Townsend the rider of HEYINGTON STATION, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding pursuant to AR131(a) in that when pressuring her mount passing the 50m, she made insufficient effort to prevent the gelding from shifting in to the rightful running of CROWN REACH (Jockey M Gray) which was tightened for room, resulting in CROWN REACH being checked and losing ground. The licence of Jockey Townsend to ride in races was suspended for a period of 7 days commencing midnight 10th November 2025 up to and including 17th November 2025. When considering penalty, Stewards determined the carelessness to be in the low range, whilst also considering Jockey Townsends good record in relation to the rule and her guilty plea to be mitigating factors. Jockey Townsend was advised of her right to an appeal.
 
BITTERSWEET PLUCK – Began awkwardly and as a result the mare was slow into stride. Raced wide throughout the event.
 
Race 4: GORDON 'POPEYE' SAUNDERS MEMORIAL / LONGREACH RSL CLASS B HANDICAP 1300 Metres
 
FIELD MASTER – Jumped inwards and bumped HEALTHY SUSPICION. Held up passing the 200m when MIDSUMMER NIGHT shifted out under pressure. Lost the near hind shoe in running.
 
LA SUERTE – Momentarily inconvenienced after jumping when EL QUINTO shifted in. Raced wide for the majority of the event.
 
EL QUINTO – Commenced to shift in shortly after the start and momentarily inconvenienced LA SUERTE before being straightened by its rider. Raced wide throughout the event.
 
MONDAY CHOICE – Slow to begin. Raced wide throughout the event.
 
HEALTHY SUSPICION – Began awkwardly and bumped FIELD MASTER.
 
MIDSUMMER NIGHT – Shifted out under pressure passing the 200m.
 
Race 5: COMMERCIAL HOTEL LONGREACH QTIS RATINGS BAND 0 - 60 HANDICAP 1400 Metres
 
OAKFIELD TARGET – Raced wide throughout the event.
 
BELLO BELLO – Slow to begin.
 
GUNBOAT – Slow to begin.
 
LEGOLAS – Shifted out under pressure passing the 100m before being straightened by its rider.
 
FINAL MISSION – Raced wide for the majority of the event. Shifted in passing the 100m to obtain clear running.
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees

Suspensions
Race 3: Jockey T Townsend – AR 131(a) – Careless riding – 7 days suspension - Commencing midnight Monday 10th November 2025 and concluding midnight Monday 17th November 2025.
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed pre-race
MONDAY CHOICE, OAKFIELD TARGET.
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 4: SALTCLAY - Jason Missen.
 
Late scratchings
Race 3: COLD ONE - No rider available.
 
The matters contained within this Stewards report may be subject to external review.  The Racing Appeals Panel manages external reviews and the Racing Appeals Panel publishes its decisions on its website.
 
This report and the Stewards Comments for this meeting may be amended at any time, at the sole discretion of the Queensland Racing Integrity Commission (QRIC) Stewards as races are reviewed.